Places in Korea
China-based company promotes North Korea day trip
A WESTERN tour company in China says it has obtained permission from North Korea for Westerners to make day trips into the country from the Chinese border. Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours said Tuesday his company had received Pyongyang’s approval to organize tours for non-Chinese foreigners to the North Korean border town of Sinuiju,…>
SKorea restores capital gate to 14th century glory
FIVE years after an arsonist destroyed it, the stone-and-wood southern gate to the old walled capital of Seoul has been painstakingly restored to its late 14th century glory by a small army of master craftsmen using traditional tools. From the hand-carved stones of the walls flanking Sungnyemun gate, to the finely wrought touches on the…>
A weekend warrior’s guide to… Seoul
By Ben Cowles “A WEEKEND Warrior: A person who holds a regular job during the week which restricts their ability to party / go on trips / partake in awesome activities, and thus plans epic weekend adventures to compensate.” SEOUL: a gargantuan city in perpetual change. Go traipsing in unprepared, and the high-rise metropolis might…>
5 great markets in Asia
THE market practically defines the Asian experience. The intermingled odors of spice, sweat, grilled meats, raw fish and the sharp, sinus-clearing scent of rice alcohol envelop you in the commerce and community of these often tightly packed microcosms of their colorful countries. Asia’s markets are where to go if you want to immerse yourself in…>
Destination: Guinsa – Buddhist high-rises and an elevator inside a temple (Chungcheongbuk-do)
Chris in South Korea note: my lady and I went here in mid-November, one of the last weekends where fall was in the air. Things got busy as the holidays approached, and I’m just now getting around to blog posts that got pushed back! Hope you enjoy, and aren’t thrown by the seasonal shift. You…>
Destination: Gwangyang Ornamental Knife Museum (Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do)
IT’S happened to every traveler – a place starts off sounding intriguing, but upon arriving seems more ‘meh’ then ‘hey, cool!’. The Gwangyang Ornamental Knife Museum (광양장도박물관) was one of those places for me – an interesting facet of Korean history, dulled somewhat by the lack of English explanation and few stories worth telling. It ended…>
Exploring: Mullae street art (western Seoul)
I hesitate to use the word ‘destination’ in this post, as other travel pieces are labeled. It’s not quite a ‘Random Pictures’ post either. In the absence of a more descriptive label, “Exploring” shall serve as a hybrid of the two, where no one specific destination is in mind and understanding that things may look…>
Places to stay
Grace Hotel Beijing
Beijing, 798 Art District, China
Art-centric, chic boutique hotel
30 Bedroom, sleeps 21 Bathroom
Eternity Springs Art Farm
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
A creative eco-retreat
1 Bedroom, sleeps 21 Bathroom
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